Komodo Dragon vs Western spadefoot toad

Varanus komodoensis compared with Spea hammondii

Key Differences

• Komodo Dragon is Endangered while Western spadefoot toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Komodo Dragon	Western spadefoot toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Reptilia (reptil)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Varanidae (Monitor Lizards)	Scaphiopodidae
Genus	Varanus (Monitor Lizards)	Spea
Species	Varanus komodoensis	Spea hammondii

Evolutionary Relationship

Komodo Dragon and Western spadefoot toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Komodo Dragon

EN — Endangered

Population: ~3.5K

Trend: Stable →

Western spadefoot toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Komodo Dragon	Western spadefoot toad
Diet	Carnivore	—
Average Lifespan	30 years	—
Average Length	2.6 m	—
Average Weight	70.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Komodo Dragon

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Indonesia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Western spadefoot toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Komodo Dragon

El dragón de Komodo es el lagarto viviente más grande. Se encuentra únicamente en unas pocas islas indonesias.